Twice a week participants in our internship program explore the concepts of contemplative practice through mindfulness, meditation, group dialogue, journal reflection, mindful cooking classes, visual art, dance, mindful movement, site visits, and more. The program will close with the presentation of a co-created visual or audio project.

In the end, participants will have access to and a personal understanding of mindfulness tools and techniques that they may share with peers, family, and friends.

Participants receive a travel stipend and healthy snacks are provided.

Spring 2018 Internship Applications open January 8, 2018!

Space available for 15 (fifteen) interns!

Applications open until Monday, March 5, 2018*

Final acceptance letters emailed by Wednesday, March 7

Program Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays | 4-6p | Feb. 26 - May 23˘

*Applications received after this date will be placed on our waiting list.

˘No sessions held between March 30 - April 6 in support of New York Public Schools Spring Recess.

Twice a week participants in our internship program explore the concepts of contemplative practice through mindfulness, meditation, group dialogue, journal reflection, mindful cooking classes, visual art, dance, mindful movement, site visits, and more. The program will close with the presentation of a co-created visual or audio project.

In the end, participants will have access to and a personal understanding of mindfulness tools and techniques that they may share with peers, family, and friends.

Participants receive a travel stipend and healthy snacks are provided.

Spring 2018 Internship Applications open January 8, 2018!

Space available for 15 (fifteen) interns!

Applications open until on Monday, March 5, 2018*

Final acceptance letters emailed by Wednesday, March 7

Program Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays | 4-6p | Feb. 26 - May 23˘

*Applications received after this date will be placed on our waiting list.

˘No sessions held between March 30 - April 6 in support of New York Public Schools Spring Recess.

On Saturday, March 3 we will hold a one-day retreat! Open to thirty New York teens and guided by our staff and mentors, we will come together to practice and explore mindfulness as a way to support and nourish the authentic expression, health and self-care of our teens. We'll practice together through meditation, preparing and cooking lunch, games, yoga and movement, small group dialogue, and a Sound Bath* by guest artist and certified Sound Therapy Practitioner, Nate Martinez.

Full scholarships available - please apply for one within the retreat application. AYP offers retreats on a sliding scale to allow participants to pay according to individual means. If within your means, please consider giving at our sustaining rate which directly supports inclusive community attendance on this retreat.

TO ATTEND:

Please follow these steps and submit your full registration by Wednesday, February 28. Applications received after this date will be placed on our waiting list and notified by noon on Friday, March 2, if space is available.

Complete this application. You have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship within this application. If you apply for a scholarship, you will receive an email from info@awakeyouth.org within 48 hours of your submission with next details. Please do not follow step 2 below if you have applied for a scholarship.

Complete this registration payment form and make payment after submitting your application (step 1 above). If you did not apply for a scholarship, please complete this registration payment form.

The Awake Youth Project's (AYP) Peer Leadership Training (PLT) teaches, supports and mentors a small, motivated group of teens and young adults (ages 15 - 21) in a 5-month intensive practice and exploration of mindfulness and meditation tools for everyday living, health and well-being.

PLT provides participants with current skills and knowledge to potentially facilitate guided meditations, small group discussions, games, cooking and other mindfulness techniques. We also support our participants in developing and maintaining such well-being offerings in their schools and communities! Our at-home assignments are intended to nourish life, not interfere with life.

AYP's dedicated staff and volunteers all live unique lives using mindfulness and meditation tools as teachers, artists, counselors, cooks, movement instructors, community members, and more. Our intention is for PLT graduates to embody a more confident, courageous practice already begun!

The Awake Youth Project's (AYP) Peer Leadership Training (PLT) teaches, supports and mentors a small, motivated group of teens and young adults (ages 15 - 21) in a 5-month intensive practice and exploration of mindfulness and meditation tools for everyday living, health and well-being.

PLT provides participants with current skills and knowledge to potentially facilitate guided meditations, small group discussions, games, cooking and other mindfulness techniques. We also support our participants in developing and maintaining such well-being offerings in their schools and communities! Our at-home assignments are intended to nourish life, not interfere with life.

AYP's dedicated staff and volunteers all live unique lives using mindfulness and meditation tools as teachers, artists, counselors, cooks, movement instructors, community members, and more. Our intention is for PLT graduates to embody a more confident, courageous practice already begun!

The Awake Youth Project's (AYP) Peer Leadership Training (PLT) teaches, supports and mentors a small, motivated group of teens and young adults (ages 15 - 21) in a 5-month intensive practice and exploration of mindfulness and meditation tools for everyday living, health and well-being.

PLT provides participants with current skills and knowledge to potentially facilitate guided meditations, small group discussions, games, cooking and other mindfulness techniques. We also support our participants in developing and maintaining such well-being offerings in their schools and communities! Our at-home assignments are intended to nourish life, not interfere with life.

AYP's dedicated staff and volunteers all live unique lives using mindfulness and meditation tools as teachers, artists, counselors, cooks, movement instructors, community members, and more. Our intention is for PLT graduates to embody a more confident, courageous practice already begun!

The Awake Youth Project's (AYP) Peer Leadership Training (PLT) teaches, supports and mentors a small, motivated group of teens and young adults (ages 15 - 21) in a 5-month intensive practice and exploration of mindfulness and meditation tools for everyday living, health and well-being.

PLT provides participants with current skills and knowledge to potentially facilitate guided meditations, small group discussions, games, cooking and other mindfulness techniques. We also support our participants in developing and maintaining such well-being offerings in their schools and communities! Our at-home assignments are intended to nourish life, not interfere with life.

AYP's dedicated staff and volunteers all live unique lives using mindfulness and meditation tools as teachers, artists, counselors, cooks, movement instructors, community members, and more. Our intention is for PLT graduates to embody a more confident, courageous practice already begun!

The Awake Youth Project's (AYP) Peer Leadership Training (PLT) teaches, supports and mentors a small, motivated group of teens and young adults (ages 15 - 21) in a 5-month intensive practice and exploration of mindfulness and meditation tools for everyday living, health and well-being.

PLT provides participants with current skills and knowledge to potentially facilitate guided meditations, small group discussions, games, cooking and other mindfulness techniques. We also support our participants in developing and maintaining such well-being offerings in their schools and communities! Our at-home assignments are intended to nourish life, not interfere with life.

AYP's dedicated staff and volunteers all live unique lives using mindfulness and meditation tools as teachers, artists, counselors, cooks, movement instructors, community members, and more. Our intention is for PLT graduates to embody a more confident, courageous practice already begun!